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Community of Grace: Conflict in Community

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 22, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: A great evil was done in Colorado last Friday.   What is your response to such an evil act? How do you feel about the suspect? What is a community’s responsibility to people like him? What is a community’s responsibility to his victims? How can we prevent such evil acts? Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 3:8-16 and Matthew 18:15-20 Excavate: How does being like minded and agreement differ? How does sympathy and compassion differ? Why s

Community of Grace: Generations Apart

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 15, 2012, by Rev. Kathy Tack. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: To which generational group do you belong? What characteristics do you think represent your group? What is the most memorable historical event from your generation?   Why? To which generational group do you best relate? To which generational groups do you least relate? Scripture Reference:   Joshua 4:4-9, 19-24; Psalm 71:17-18; Titus 2:1-7 Excavate: Why was it important for each family group to be represented by a stone from the Jor

Community of Grace: A Community Called Out

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 8, 2012, by   Rev. Kathy Tack. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: Who was your best friend growing up? What kind of covenant did you have with your friend? To what clubs did you pledge your allegiance? Why do we pledge allegiance to the United States? Scripture Reference:   Daniel 1:1-8, Exodus 6:5-7, Matthew 5:14, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Excavate: Why was Daniel so committed to his God? To what covenant were Daniel and the other young men staying true?   (Exodus 6:5-7) How were they called out

Community of Grace: Community of Love

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 1, 2012, by Pastor Tommy Dove. To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: What kind of relationship do you have with your neighbors? What activities does your community sponsor? What benefits do you gain from being a member of community? Scripture Reference:   Romans 12 Excavate: Who is in your community of love? How is a person transformed? What is your responsibility as a member of the community? Why do people have such different gifts and abilities? Extract: What does love in the community